US Bridges

Cooper Lane over Edson Brook

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1000 Ft So. of Rte. 190 · Structure no. 04782

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Lane over Edson Brook is a concrete slab carrying Cooper Lane over Edson Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Lane
CrossesEdson Brook
Location1000 Ft So. of Rte. 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.96665, -72.34433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2023)
Projected traffic572 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Lane over Edson Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Lane over Edson Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper Lane over Edson Brook carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Lane over Edson Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Lane over Edson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.